Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensing Assistant

The closing date is 08 July 2025

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Job summary

Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensing Assistant Band 3 37.5 hours per week Permanent

The post of Senior Pharmacy Assistant is a key supporting role which allows the postholder to provide levels of service comparable to that of an entry level pharmacy technician supporting a patient focused pharmacy and medicines optimisation service.The post holder will carry out duties in support of the pharmacy services as well as planning, training and supervising the work of pharmacy assistants. To co-operate with, and support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in providing anddeveloping the technical aspects of the pharmaceutical service

o Provide safe and effective routine dispensing services.o Provide patient focussed pharmacy outpatient services and support medicines management and risk management strategies within those area(s) and/or services.o Supervise assistants undertaking routine support activities necessary for the continuing supply service of pharmaceutical products, to the hospital wards and departments and community clinics and other service users.

Main duties of the job

To label and dispense prescriptions for in-patients and outpatients under the supervision of a Pharmacist in accordance with local and national policies and any Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in place .* To receive prescriptions for patients and carer's and verify patients details* To input prescription data onto the pharmacy computerised record system* The preparation of pre-packs and over-labelling of medicines* The preparation of worksheets and labels for pre-packing and overlabelling* Where medicines are unavailable arrange an appropriate follow-up supply and ensure these items are sent to patients where necessary* To refer any prescription queries to the dispensary manager or supervising pharmacist* Give out prescriptions to patients and carers, referring to a pharmacist or technician if information or education is required* To carry out reception duties including answering of the telephone from staff and patients* To undertake the daily rolling stock take and check expiry dates of all medicines held; and advise the purchasing manager of those that are going out of date* To supervise other pharmacy assistants as designated by the dispensary manager and / or chief or principal pharmacy technician, following Standard Operating Procedures

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-HS3PHA-06-25

Job locations

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a busy Hospital or Community Pharmacy as an assistant technical officer or dispenser

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills
  • Good general education, preferably a 4 (Grade C) and above in Mathematics and English

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Careful and accurate worker
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Can communicate effectively with patients and service users, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas

Desirable

  • Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in a busy Hospital or Community Pharmacy as an assistant technical officer or dispenser

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills
  • Good general education, preferably a 4 (Grade C) and above in Mathematics and English

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Careful and accurate worker
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
  • Can communicate effectively with patients and service users, both verbally and in writing
  • Able to prioritise own workload within the scope of organised rotas

Desirable

  • Familiarity with the necessary keyboard skills required to use the departmental computer systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Dispensary Manager

Jayne Burrows

jayne.burrows@tgh.ngs.uk

01619226290

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

245-HS3PHA-06-25

Job locations

Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


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